The Redskins also battled with the Washington Post in 2005 after the paper twice posted about 400 photos -- about five shots per play -- in near real-time during games.

"If you'd cut 'em up like a kid and flipped through them like a book, you'd have a video," says Mr. Swanson, noting that the rule is meant to protect the league's network television partners from competition.

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Yeah, and I'm absolutely sure people were doing just that.

And from further down in the story - Canon logos on NFL photographers' vests. How long before they boot anyone who dares to shoot with a Nikon?

The article was a thumbnail of what's going on, but the problem is much more pervasive. He failed to mention two of the most egregious incidents: The KC Royals flap and the Tennessee Vols football thing.

Also the writer says there's no legal recourse whatsoever. Is he 100% sure about that? Have these things been challenged at all? I always mention public funding of some of these stadiums.

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I do think there will be a tipping point, and the leagues will want the coverage again. I think we're still a ways from that, though. Somebody's going to have to start losing money for it to happen. You do see it with the NHL, which is becoming more media-friendly again.

This video was mentioned in the article as John McClain of the Houston Chronicle tries to cram several interviews into the 45 seconds allotted by the NFL. I sincerely hope McClain explained to the Texans players and coaches what he was trying to do. Otherwise the expressions are priceless. The rule is a load of doo, if you ask me.

Sent with head shot, action shot and bio of former LSU football player Dave Peterson, who died in a motorcycle accident Tuesday:

Photo is from 2004 Sugar Bowl.
Please give courtesy to LSU Sports Information.
This image of LSU Athletics is intended for one time use only.
The image depicted in this picture is property of the LSU Athletics Department and Louisiana State University. The LSU Athletics Department holds the copyright of this image. Re-sale or commercial use of this picture is strictly prohibited and a violation of NCAA rules.
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Sent with head shot, action shot and bio of former LSU football player Dave Peterson, who died in a motorcycle accident Tuesday:

Photo is from 2004 Sugar Bowl.
Please give courtesy to LSU Sports Information.
This image of LSU Athletics is intended for one time use only.
The image depicted in this picture is property of the LSU Athletics Department and Louisiana State University. The LSU Athletics Department holds the copyright of this image. Re-sale or commercial use of this picture is strictly prohibited and a violation of NCAA rules.
Any questions or problems regarding this e-mail please call (225) 578-1887.

I'm waiting to see what we get the next time they send a mug of someone who's still alive. We've never had those disclaimers before in anything LSU sent us. They went from nothing at all to what I posted.

Sent with head shot, action shot and bio of former LSU football player Dave Peterson, who died in a motorcycle accident Tuesday:

Photo is from 2004 Sugar Bowl.
Please give courtesy to LSU Sports Information.
This image of LSU Athletics is intended for one time use only.
The image depicted in this picture is property of the LSU Athletics Department and Louisiana State University. The LSU Athletics Department holds the copyright of this image. Re-sale or commercial use of this picture is strictly prohibited and a violation of NCAA rules.
Any questions or problems regarding this e-mail please call (225) 578-1887.